Men of Steel: Canadian Paratroopers in Normandy, 1944: Canadians at War
Autor Bernd Hornen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 apr 2010 – vârsta de la 12 până la 15 ani
Take a trip back in time to the chaos and destruction of the greatest invasion in military history, viewed through the lens of Canadian paratroopers. Men of Steel is the exciting story of some of Canada's toughest and most daring soldiers in the Second World War.
In the dead of night, on 5/6 June 1944, hundreds of elite Canadian paratroopers hurled themselves from aircraft behind enemy lines. That daring act set the stage for the eventual success of the Allied invasion fleet. From aircraft formations striking out from England on a turbulent flight across the English Channel to the tumultuous drop over Occupied Europe and deadly close combat in the Normandy countryside, Men of Steel is a detailed account of Canadian paratroopers and their instrumental role in D-Day.
In the dead of night, on 5/6 June 1944, hundreds of elite Canadian paratroopers hurled themselves from aircraft behind enemy lines. That daring act set the stage for the eventual success of the Allied invasion fleet. From aircraft formations striking out from England on a turbulent flight across the English Channel to the tumultuous drop over Occupied Europe and deadly close combat in the Normandy countryside, Men of Steel is a detailed account of Canadian paratroopers and their instrumental role in D-Day.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781554887088
ISBN-10: 1554887089
Pagini: 116
Ilustrații: 23
Dimensiuni: 202 x 202 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Dundurn Group (CA)
Seria Canadians at War
ISBN-10: 1554887089
Pagini: 116
Ilustrații: 23
Dimensiuni: 202 x 202 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Dundurn Group (CA)
Seria Canadians at War
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Recenzii
"Men of Steel is a good introductory source on the topic of Canadian paratroopers during WWII and is ample in describing the circumstances they faced on the ground and in the air."
"It is a valuable addition to the books written for youths about Canadas military history."
Notă biografică
Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced infantry officer who has commanded at the unit and subunit level. He has filled key command appointments such as deputy commander of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, and offer commanding 3 Commando, the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Dr. Horn is also an adjunct professor of history at the Royal Military College of Canada. He has authored, co-authored, edited, and co-edited 28 books and numerous articles on military history and military affairs. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.
Descriere
Men of Steel is the gripping story of some of Canadas toughest and most daring soldiers in the Second World War and what they did in their finest hours. Through the lens of these gallant paratroopers we glimpse the chaos and destruction of combat in the greatest invasion in military history.